Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh & Haridwar
Yoga capital on the Ganges - rafting seasons, ashram calm, and Ganga aarti evenings.
Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh & Haridwar
Live weather
Rishikesh
26°C
Drizzle
Humidity 97%Wind 1 km/h
Typical climate
River-valley climate: hot in May–Jun, pleasant in winter days, cold nights in Dec–Jan. Monsoon raises Ganga levels - adventure sports pause.
Map
Rishikesh
Best time to visit
- Oct–Nov & Feb–Apr: best for rafting, yoga retreats, and trekking.
- Dec–Jan: chilly mornings; fewer rafters, great for meditation stays.
- Jul–Sep: monsoon - rafting often suspended; landslide risk on roads.
Temperature ranges
Oct–Mar
10–28°C
Prime visit window.
Apr–Jun
22–38°C
Hot midday; river cooler.
Monsoon
20–30°C
Heavy rain spells.
Clothing suggestions
- Modest clothing for ashrams and ghats.
- Quick-dry shorts/tees for rafting season.
- Light fleece for winter evenings by the river.
- Secure footwear for ghat steps.
Packing essentials
- Refillable bottle - many ashrams discourage plastic.
- Dry bag for phones on rafting days.
- Personal yoga mat if joining intensive retreats.
- Insect repellent near the river at dusk.
Top attractions
- Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula walks.
- Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat (Rishikesh) and Har Ki Pauri.
- White-water rafting (seasonal grades).
- Neer Garh waterfall trek.
- Beatles Ashram (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram).